Gifts of Stock

A gift of appreciated stock can be a meaningful and tax-efficient way to support the St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco. Donating securities directly may offer certain tax advantages, depending on your individual circumstances, while allowing you to make a significant impact on individuals and families experiencing homelessness, poverty, and crisis.

Your generosity helps provide shelter, meals, and critical services to our most vulnerable neighbors, offering support and a path toward greater stability and hope.

How to Make a Gift of Stock

St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco gladly accepts gifts of publicly traded stock and other securities.

For transfer instructions or assistance making a gift of stock, please contact us at development@svdp-sf.org or 415-757-6560.

We encourage you to contact us when initiating a stock transfer so that we can properly identify and acknowledge your gift.

Important Tax and Legal Information

St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco does not provide legal, tax, investment, or financial advice. The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal or tax advice.

The tax treatment of charitable contributions depends on each donor’s individual circumstances and applicable federal and state laws. Donors should consult with their tax advisor, attorney, financial advisor, or other qualified professional regarding the legal, tax, and financial implications of their charitable giving.

For more information or to initiate a transfer, please contact us at development@svdp-sf.org or 415-757-6560.